‘Most beautiful ship’ now in Manila
THE visit of the renowned Italian training ship (ITS) Amerigo Vespucci to the Philippines is a significant milestone for Italy’s maritime engagement in Southeast Asia, the vessel’s commander said during the visit of local media on board the “floating embassy” on Saturday.
Amerigo Vespucci arrived in the Philippines Thursday night and is currently docked at the Manila harbor.
The Amerigo Vespucci, known as ‘the most beautiful ship in the world,’ docks in Manila on Sept. 14, 2024 as part of its global tour that started in 2023 and will end in 2025.
The Amerigo Vespucci is a training, three-mast sailing ship launched on Feb. 22, 1931. The oldest ship in service in the Italian Navy provides training to first-year cadets of the Naval Academy, students of the Military Naval School ‘F. Morosini’ and other naval training institutes, and young members of sailing associations. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
The Amerigo Vespucci, known as ‘the most beautiful ship in the world,’ docks in Manila on Sept. 14, 2024 as part of its global tour that started in 2023 and will end in 2025.
The Amerigo Vespucci is a training, three-mast sailing ship launched on Feb. 22, 1931. The oldest ship in service in the Italian Navy provides training to first-year cadets of the Naval Acade